Play Parks
Somerset is full of brilliant parks and green spaces that are perfect for families. From big adventure play areas and skate parks to peaceful gardens and village recreation grounds, there’s something for every kind of day out.
Apex Park, Highbridge
A fantastic family park with a large lake, excellent children's play areas, BMX/skate facilities, open green space and plenty of wildlife. Great for walking, cycling, picnics and inexpensive family days out.
Creech St Michael Rec, Taunton
A lovely community park with children's play equipment and plenty of open space, making it particularly good for younger families. One of the parks with the most swings, slides and jungle gyms.
Ninesprings Park, Yeovil
One of Yeovil's prettiest green spaces, with woodland, streams, waterfalls, wildlife and scenic walking routes. It forms part of the larger Yeovil Country Park.
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North Petherton Park
A good family-friendly community park with play facilities and open green areas where children have plenty of room to run around.
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Victoria Park, Bridgwater
One of Bridgwater's main community parks, offering open spaces, children's facilities and plenty of room for recreation and family activities.
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Vivary Park, Taunton
A spacious local park that's particularly useful for families, with a children's playground, sports facilities and large grassy areas. Known for it's gorgeous flowers, memorial and attached golf course.Â
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Abbey Park, Glastonbury
A beautiful green space close to Glastonbury Abbey, combining a good children's playground with lovely surroundings and easy access to the town centre.
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Blenheim Gardens, Minehead
A beautifully maintained traditional park close to Minehead seafront, known for its colourful flowerbeds, mature trees, lawns and peaceful atmosphere.
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Felix Road Adventure Playground
Bristol's adventure playground has an open access policy – this means children are free to come and go as they choose. Kids can decide what they do and with whom, they are encouraged to control their own play.
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Boat Park, Staplegrove
A fun neighbourhood playground that's particularly good for younger children, with play equipment and open space in a quieter setting. It has a large sand area with a boat and zip wire.
Castle Batch, Worle
One of the best family parks around Weston-super-Mare, with a large children's play area, green space and facilities suitable for a range of ages.
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Ilminster Recreational Ground
A spacious recreation area with children's play facilities and sports areas, making it a good choice for an active family afternoon.
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Merriman Park, Street
A popular family park with children's play equipment and plenty of green space, conveniently located for combining with a trip to Street.
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Grove Park, Weston-Super-Mare
The best park in Weston-super-Mare depends on what you need, with Grove Park rated highest for its town-centre location and gardens, and Ashcombe Park praised for its large wooded spaces and family facilities
Cotford St Luke Park
A great community green space with children's play facilities, sports areas and plenty of open ground, particularly good for local families looking for a free day out.
